Childminder in Bury

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY347547 Inspection date 17/06/2010 Inspector Victoria Gail Halliwell

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her two children aged 12 and four years in the Whitefield area of Manchester, close to shops, parks and public transport links. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and toilet facilities are located on the first floor. There are no outside play facilities at the premises.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom, no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for one child in this age group. She also offers care to children aged from five to eleven years. This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is available to provide care each weekday on a full-time basis.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children's individual needs are routinely met by the childminder, who recognises the uniqueness of each child and ensures they feel valued. Children benefit from a stimulating range of activities and are well supported by the childminder, who effectively compliments children's learning in school. Partnerships with parents and other providers are very good, which promotes consistency and continuity in both children's care and learning. The childminder's capacity to maintain continuous improvement is strong, systems to evaluate all aspects of her provision are well implemented and are used to identify how the provision for children can be enhanced.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for parents for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given and keep a written record of all medicine administered, also request parental permission to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 08/07/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 improve records of children’s learning and development, to clearly show children's achievements and their continued progress towards the early learning goals in each area of learning, given their starting points This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  provide additional activities that encourage children to talk about similarities and differences and the reason for these, also provide greater opportunities for children learn to value aspects of their own and other peoples lives.

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the early years provision

Children are effectively safeguarded, because the childminder has completed relevant training and is clear about her role and responsibilities. She is able to identify possible indicators of abuse and implement appropriate procedures to protect children from possible harm. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety both within her home and whilst on outings. Risk assessments are well documented and appropriate action is taken to minimise any potential hazards, consequently children move freely and safely around the childminder's home. Available space is well used and a selection of artwork and posters compliment the accessible well presented play materials, to create a welcoming and child centred environment.

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the early years provision

The childminder has only recently commenced minding but has fully embraced her role as a child care practitioner, scrutinising her practices and eagerly seeking ways to improve. She has completed a comprehensive and accurate self evaluation, which identifies key priorities for improvement and indicates her commitment to further training, in equal opportunities and managing behaviour. Attention to written records is generally good and the childminder has devised a comprehensive range of informative policies and procedures. These are on the whole very well implemented. However, records relating to medication are not satisfactorily maintained, as the childminder applies medicated cream without specific written consent and does not keep a record of this. A general consent to administer medication is given by parents at admission, but this does not meet the specific legal requirement. In additional parental consent to seek emergency medical

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the early years provision

advice or treatment in the future is not requested, which is also specific legal requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service and is a positive role model, who warmly welcomes all children into her home regardless of race, culture or family background. Positive images are evident which coupled with the childminders positive attitude, naturally encourage children to respect and value differences and help them develop positive and caring attitudes towards others, although structured activities to further develop children's understanding of this are limited. Written policies and procedures are inclusive and are shared with parents, who are well informed about all aspects of the provision. Partnerships with parents and others are very effective, consequently, effective strategies are promptly implemented to challenge unwanted and promote good behaviour. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children confidently enter the childminders home and display a strong sense of belonging. Children have formed secure relationships with both the childminder and her children, eagerly awaiting the return of the childminder's 12 year old daughter from school and greeting her affectionately. The childminder expertly fosters children's personal social and emotional development and strategies implemented to help children develop good behaviour. For example, children are encouraged to think about the effects of unwanted behaviour and what is acceptable, before discussing and agreeing house rules. The written rules are then prominently displayed in the childminder's living room as a reminder. As a result, children behave well and are developing a strong sense of right and wrong.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder very effectively supports the learning and development of children who are in the Early Years Foundation Stage and attend school fulltime. Excellent systems are place to encourage the sharing of information. Consequently, the childminder is well informed about and successfully helps children achieve individual targets in behaviour management. The childminder is also well informed about topics and themes and provide further opportunities for children to continue their learning outside school. For example, children become engrossed in a topic about mini beasts, so the childminder takes them on a bug hunt, children thoroughly enjoy searching the local park with a magnifying glass looking for insects.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their learning because the childminder plans activities and experiences that make learning fun and capture the children's interest ,whilst helping them make progress in all areas of learning. For example; organising a trip to the library to find out more about insects and mini beasts from books, or selecting a board game that further develops children's number skills and encourages children to take turns but is linked to the children's interest in mini beasts. The childminder understands how children learn and provides very good support, skilfully developing their interest in books and the written word, and providing more complex tasks that prolong children's interest and hold their concentration, for example asking children to find small hidden figures in a book. Children embrace the challenge and pore studiously over the book with a magnifying glass, their delight and sense of achievement when they find the

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and outcomes for children

The childminder knows individual children well and provides a good balance of adult and child led activities that foster active learning. She is aware of children's individual capabilities and the progress they are making, but this is not fully reflected in written records. For example, written observations sometimes focus on the activity rather than the child's achievements and children's starting points are not always clear, so it is difficult to accurately monitor children's continued progress. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep a record of any medication administered to any child, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, together with a record of parents consent (Records to be kept)(also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 08/07/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Records to be kept). 08/07/2010

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